predictive astrology part 1

NOTES ON PREDICTIVE ASTROLOGY
THE NIRAYANA SYSTEM
(SIDEREAL ASTROLOGY)

WITH REFERENCE TO HINDU VEDIC ASTROLOGY

Part I

For the students of Jyotisha Bharati
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Mumbai

Prepared by
Prof. Anthony Writer
Jyotisha Bharati
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
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TABLE OF CONTENT
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PREFACE

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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INTRODUCTION

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THE SIXTY SAUVATSARAS

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THE PANCHANG
Tithi
Vaar
Yoga
Nakshatra
Karan

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ELEMENTS AND VOCATIONS

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PERMANENT & TEMPORARY RELATIONSHIP
OF PLANETS

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QUALITIES OF SIGNS

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IMPORTANT KEYWORDS DESCRIBING THE SIGNS

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THE TRAITS, CHARACTERISTICS AND PROFESSIONS
ETC. OF THE TWELVE SIGNS OR RASHIS
(AS ASCENDANTS) IN BRIEF

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SIGNIFICATION OF HOUSES

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FRUCTIFICATION OF SIGNIFICATIONS

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HOUSES (BHAVAS ) IN NIRAYANA ASTROLOGY
Meanings of the Bhavas (Houses)
Bhava Yogas of the Rashi Chart

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- The Twelve Houses (Bhava)
- HOUSE 1 = (ascendant, lagna) Tanu Bhava
- HOUSE 2 =Dhana Bhava
- House 3 = Sahaja Bhava
- House 4 = Bandhu Bhava
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HOUSES (BHAVAS ) IN NIRAYANA ASTROLOGY
- House 6 = Ari/ Ripu Bhava
- House 7 = Yuvati Bhava
- House 8 = Randhra Bhava
- House 9 = Dharma Bhava

- House 10 = Karma Bhava
- House 11 -Labha Bhava
- House 12 = Vyaya Bhava

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THE EFFECTS OF THE LORDS OF VARIOUS
HOUSES IN THE 12 HOUSES
The Ascendant lord in the 12 houses
The Lord of the Second house in the various houses
The Third Lord in Various houses
The Fourth Lord in Various houses
The Fifth Lord in Various houses
The Sixth Lord in Various houses
The Seventh Lord in Various houses
The Eight Lord in Various houses
The Ninth Lord in Various houses
The Tenth Lord in Various houses
The Eleventh Lord in Various houses
The Twelfth Lord in Various houses

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GRAHA - THE PLANETS
Qualities of the Planets
The list of nine graha

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THE GRAHA OR THE PLANETS
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SUN – SURYA : SELF, SOUL,
LIFE FORCE, ETERNAL CONSCIOUSNESS

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Vedic symbolism of Surya or The Sun
Some Basic significance of Surya

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Surya in 12 Rashi
Surya in 12 Bhava

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THE MOON OR CHANDRA
Vedic symbolism of Chandrama or The Moon
Some basic significance of the Moon
Sade Sati
Sade Sati effects in the 12 domains
Chandra - Mangala Yoga - Moon-conjunct-Mars
Chandra and the other Grahas

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Chandra in 12 Rashi Bhava
Soma in 12 bhavas

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MARS – MANGALA - ANGARAKA – KUJA
Vedic Symbolism of Mangala or Mars
Mars – Mangala Energy (Action
Mangala - Angaraka – Kuja in the 12 Rashis

Kuja in 12 Bhavas
Kuja Dosha - Angaraka Dosha
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MERCURY OR BUDHA

Vedic Symbolism of Budha or Mercury
The Twenty-three point profile of Budha

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Budha in the Twelve Rashis
Mercury conjunct other planets
Budha in the 12 Bhavas

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Vedic Symbolism of Brihaspati or Jupiter
Guru (Jupiter) in the Twelve Rashis
Brihaspati in the 12 bhavas

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SHUKRA OR VENUS
Vedic Symbolism of Shukra or Venus
Some Basic Significance of Venus
Shukra Mangal Yoga
Some Important Yogas of Shukra with other planets
Shukra: in the Twelve Rashi
Shukra: in Twelve Bhava

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SHANI OR SATURN

Vedic Symbolism of Shani or Saturn
The Karmic Portfolio of a dignified Shani:
Shani the ruler of obstacles
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PREFACE
Jyotisa is the science of astronomy and astrology. The Yajur and Rig Vedas have sections
attached to them dealing with astronomy, whereas the Atharva Veda has a section dealing
with astrology. Aside from the Vedas, many rishis such as Parasara, Garga, Narada,
Sukadeva, Bhrugu, et. al. wrote on this science and preserved it in their sampradayas
(disciplic successions serving as a spiritual channel and providing a delicate network of
relationships that lends stability of religious identity being clarified precisely when that
network becomes unstable). Jyotisa is given the epithet "vedacaksus", the eye of the Veda,
because it allows us to see through opaque time and to understand how the gunas (modes of
material nature) are working.
These notes on Predictive Astrology Through the Nirayana System have been prepared due
to request made by our students from time to time. Efforts have been made to make them
very comprehensive so that they would be useful while interpreting charts in the Nirayana
system in the class room. Niryana System has its links with Vedic Astrology, which is very
complicated due to its symbolic expressions. To make things easier, references have been
made to various texts and a glossary has been appended at the end in part II.
There are limitations to these notes and student should bear this in mind:
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Extra-Saturnine planets have not been mentioned in these notes.
The Sayana aspects have not been discussed.
Cases studies to substantiate the theories have not been given.

The above threo topics would require a lot of research and shall definitely be touched upon
in future updates or separately. In the meantime, I am confident that students would use
the extra-Saturnine planets based on the findimgs of Sayancharya, Shri Shridhar Govind
Joshi, in his collections published under the title: “Meditation upon certain principles from
Brihat Parashari”, which is popularly known as Pratinavamsha. So far as the Sayana
aspects, along with the declinations, are concerned, Shri Chandrakant Bhatt has done a
commendable job in his book “Nirayan Horoscope and Western Aspects.” At the moment
case-studies are done in the class room.
I thank all my teachers and guides who have assisted me time and again to reach so far. I
have to acknowledge with deep gratitude that Ms. Barabar Pijan Lama, who has been
magnanimous enough to permit me to incorporate her material for the benefit of our
students.
I agree that preparing notes on such a vast and complicated subject is very difficult and
cannot be foolproof. The chances of errors are many. For all errors of omission and
commission, I am solely responsible.
In the meantime, happy reading for further research.
Astrologically yours,

27th March 2009

Anthony Writer

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

KNOWLEDGE OF THE LIGHT OF BRAHMA DESTROYS
G U R U : :

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DEEP GRATITUDE TO MY TEACHERS AND GUIDES IN THE DIVINE SCIENCE

W ith the guiance, prayer s and blessings of the Achar yas and Gurus a student will learn and pr ogress

Prof. Chandulal Patel
who taught me the use
of the Vargas and
Asthakavarga

Prof. Gopal D. Modi
who instilled a
scientific temperament
in the study of Astrology

Prof. G.B. Forbes
Co-Principal, J.B.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Prof. D.V. Thakur
Member, M.C., J.B.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

My fir st teacher who taught
me the N irayana System and
Krishnamur thy Padathi

Mr. K.B.S. Mani

Prof. Jinabai G. Lad
Principal , Jyotisha Bharati
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Prof. Sharad C. Joshi
Member, M.C., J.B.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Ms. Barabara Pijan Lama
who enlightened me on
Vedic Astrology

Gu ru Gita: “ Guru is verily Brah ama itself, it is the truth. O Beau teous One , Nothin g el se is the
truth! !I It is the duty of all human being s to strive to achieve that knowledge.”

As the years roll on, it is very difficult to write about one, teacher, guru or acharya. Words do fail me to express
the impact created on the mind. The best thing is to go to the scriptures which appropraitely does the job :
Gurparsaad - The Grace of the Guru: “The Guru or 'Teacher' is He who removes that darkness of ignorance.
The Lord or the Reality which is all-pervasive and ever-present in each and every thing in this universe is veiled

due to our ignorance. He who is the Kartaa Purakh, the one Doer, or Creator, Sustainer and Destroyer, He
alone takes the form of the Guru to liberate us from the bondage of samsaara. Therefore we say, "Guru
Brahmaah, Guru Vishnuh, Guru Devo Maheshwarah, Gurureva Param Brahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah.
Guru is the Creator, Brahma. Guru is the Sustainer, Vishnu. Guru is the Destroyer, Shiva. Guru is the Lord of
the Universe. Guru alone is the Absolute Reality, the Param Brahma. Unto that noble Teacher, my humble
prostrations."

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In this interdependent world, it is difficult to do any type of activity in total isolations. As human beings, we
need the support of our fellow men in various ways. In this regard, I would frankly state that I did take
assistance and support in some form or the other. Therefore, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the
following persons, who were very kind to offer my their assistance and support all throughout:

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Shri Satish Sawant, P.A. to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Our friendship during the
last two decades has been maintained very cordially and he had assisted me many a times.
Even the printing of this book would not see the light of the days without his support and
generosity.
Ms. Alka Chaturvedi, a very successful Jotisha Visharadha student, and consultant in many
ways. She has been generous and kind to me and many others.
Mr. Raosaheb Shinde, D.C.P., Vashi, and IPS, who has helped many a persons in dire need
and distress with just a telephone call.
Mr. Shashikant E. Shinde, D.C.P. , a friend in need is a friend in deed, with a very humane
approach.
Dr. Bindya Kalantari Shah, Jyotirvid and Child Care development. She and her husband,
Mr. Dharmesh Shah, have been kind, humane and generous to the undfortunate.
Ms. Maya Maghnani, Chairperson, Muktangan International Foundation and a Feng Shui
expert with astrological background. She is a woman of crisis and and has been helping
thousands, and her hands of generosity is ever-stretched during period s of natural
calamities like floods and earthquakes.
Dr. Lizia Batla, Jyotisha Visharada and a Feng Shui expert.
Mr. Vijay Kumar, Company Secretary, CPA (USA) Business Management. His approach
to life is rather a practical one with a humane approach.
Mr. Simon Rebello, Educationist and publisher. He uses simple and practical way of
teaching and writing his material.
Mr. Prashant Sawant & family and his brother, Mr. Prashana Sawant. Their friendship will
be cherished for long.
Mr. Sundeep Arora, Jyotisha Visharada, and a research student in astrology and Vastu. He
is the Secretary of Rotary Cub, North Thane and proprietor of Jet Scan Printer. He is a
social worker in his own right.
Mr. Shivanand Karkera, Jyotisha Visharada, doing research in astrology, astronomy and
vastu. He is also a computer scientist and deeply religious.

Mr. Jayshankar Natarajan and family. Mr. Jayashankar is Marketing Manager of Sahara
News Agency, Mumbai. He is also a consultant and is well-versed in the Sayana, Nirayana
and Krishnamurthy padathis of Astrology. With his sharp grasping power and gift of the
gab, I only earnestly pray that he uses this Divine knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
Ms. Meena Thaker, for her support and encouragement, time and again. She is Jyotisha
Visharada, Vastu consultant, Graphologist and Tarot Card Reader.
Mr. Naresh Dulhani, an astrologer and Vastu consultant
Mr. Vilas Gangan, Worker Teacher, legal expert and a social worker in his own right.
Ms. Neomi Writer, my daughter. My research in the Sayana and Nirayana systems has been
augmented and accelerated because of her case study, which included daily observation and
monitoring for the last nine years. Her unfortunate times, in the reverse,(during her Ketu
mahadasha from Feb 2002 onwards), when she was floored down by the incessant
thunderbolts from the blue, did prove that astrology is true. I only pray to the Almighty: O
Lord, let none suffer. It is also true that a swagrahi shukra in Tula (at the 4th bhava
madhya) is bringing in changes for the better.
As always, my deep gratitude to the student community at large, who have always
encouraged me in my work, given me suggestions and ideas, and are always looking out for
change and improvement to study better.
My deep gratitude to Prof. D.V. Thakur for being kind enough to go through the two
volumes, edit, correct errors and also give his valuable suggestions.

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INTRODUCTION

Astrolgy is a scientific study and application of the language of the cosmic bodies,
determined on the basis of astronomy and mathematics, and mapped in the form of a
horoscope. Their specific locations in the horoscope indicate specific happenings in the case
of individuals, of multitudes and of geographical regions. Whether the Sun, the Moon, the
planets and the stars themselves influence the terrestrial phenomena, or they only indicate
such phenomena by their various dispositions is a controversial issue. What is important to
us is that variations in their disposition determine variations in the events on the earth; the
correlations are only too strong to be brushed aside by the critics of astrology.
Encyclopedia Jyotisha (Nation Master.com) states the following :
Jyotisha (jyotiṣa, in Hindi and English usage Jyotish; sometimes called Hindu astrology,
Indian astrology, and/or Vedic astrology) is the Hindu system of astrology, one of the six
disciplines of Vedanga, and regarded as one of the oldest schools of ancient astrology to
have had an independent origin, affecting all other schools in and around India. The
Sanskrit word derives from jyótis or which means "light, brightness", but in the plural also
"the heavenly bodies, planets and stars". Natal astrology is based upon the concept that
each individuals personality or path in life can be determined by constructing a natal chart
for the exact date, time, and place of a persons birth. Electional astrology (called Muhurt or
Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a particular
activity. ... Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will
try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for the exact
time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put to them. ... Mundane
Astrology (also known as political astrology) is the application of astrology to world affairs
and world events, taking its name from the Roman word Mundus, meaning the World.
Mundane astrology is branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by astrological
historians to be the most ancient branch of astrology. Jyotish has historically been part of
a continuous "holistic" approach to living and to spiritual practice within the life of Hindus

predominant in India.
Jyotish is often discussed as the instructional element of the Rig Veda, and as such is a
Vedanga, or "body part" of the Vedas, namely called the Eye of the Veda, for its alleged
ability to view both phenomenal reality and wisdom itself. Part of a larger Vedic curriculum
including mathematics, architecture, medical and military applications. Jyotish has its own
sophisticated reference to the noumenal: the planets are "grahas", which are thought to
seize or act upon created beings and influence their actions and life.
As Hindus believe that humans have fortune and misfortune in life because of karma,
many use Jyotish to understand the downs in life due to the influence of planets, i.e.
Navagraha, and perform religious ceremonies to mitigate bad karma. Karma (Sanskrit ,
act, action, performance is the concept of action or deed in Dharmic religions understood as
denoting the entire cycle of cause and effect described in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist
philosophies. In Hindu astrology, the Navagraha are the nine chief celestial beings: Surya
(Sun) Chandra (Moon) Chevaai (Mars) Budhan (Mercury) Guru (Jupiter) Shukran
(Venus) Shani (Saturn) Rahu (Head of Demon Snake) Ketu (Tail of Demon Snake). ...

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BRANCHES OF VEDIC / HINDU ASTROLOGY
Vedic astrology (Aagam Shaastra / Jyotisha- futurity sciences) has three main branches:
Siddhanta (Astronomy): Siddhanta or Tantra or Ganita: This deals with the mathematical
aspects of astrology. There are several treatises on Siddhanta astrology but five, among
them, are considered as particularly important. They are :

Surya Siddhanta
Paulisha Siddhantra
Romaka (or Lomasha) Siddhanta
Vasishtha Siddhanta
Paitamaha Siddhanta
Samhita (Mundane astrology): A proficiency in these is considered as a prerequisite
for a good astrologer, according to the celebrated Varahamihira. It covers Mundane
astrology, predicting important events related to countries such as war, earth quakes,
political events, astro - meteorology, financial positions, electional astrology; house &
construction related matters (Vaastu Shaastra), animals, portents & omens etc.
Hora (Predictive astrology): This branch has the following different styles / sub branches:Mundane Astrology (also known as political astrology) is the application of astrology to
world affairs and world events, taking its name from the Roman word Mundus, meaning
the World. Mundane astrology is branch of Judicial astrology and is widely believed by
astrological historians to be the most ancient branch of... Electional astrology (called
Muhurt or Muhurtha in Hindu astrology) concerns itself with finding the best time to do a
particular activity.
Jaatak Shaastra / Hora Shaastra (Natal Astrology / horoscopy):
Prediction based on individual horoscope.
Muhurt or Muhurtha (Electional astrology): Selection of beneficial time to
initiate an activity to get maximum fruition from the life activities. Muhurta
or electional astrology, which concerns itself with the election of favourable
planetary dispositions to achieve specific accomplishments in day-to-day
lifeAlthough it is essential to have the knowledge of arithmetical calculations to
understand Indian Astrology, but for the benefit of the common people,
astrologers have devised a calendar (Panchang) with the help of which, and
simple arithmetical calculations, one can have knowledge about planets, good
or bad for him.
Swar Shaastra (Phonetical astrology): Predictions based on name &
sounds.
Prashna (Horary astrology): Predictions based on time when a question is asked

by querent / querist.
Ankjyotisha / Kabala (Numerology): A branch of astrology based on numbers.
Nadi Astrology: An ancient treatise having detailed predictions for individuals.
Tajik Shaastra / Varsha Phal (Annual Horoscopy): Astrology based on annual solar
returns.
Jaimini Sutras: A non-conventional method of timing of events based on
Famous Indian astrologer, Acharya Jaimini.
Nastjaatakam (Lost Horoscopy): Art of tracing / construction of lost
horoscopes.
Streejaatak (female astrology): A special branch of astrology dealing with female
nativities.

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Other related branches :

a) Horary astrology is a very old branch of astrology by which an astrologer will
try to answer a question by drawing up an astrological chart or horoscope for
the exact time and place at which that question came to mind or when it was put
to them.
b) Nadi astrology (naadi jothidam) is a form of astrology practised in Tamil Nadu,
India.
c) Graha Samudriki (Astro-Palmistry): Palm reading as horoscope.

d) Hasta Rekha / Samudrika Shaastra (Palmistry): Based on palm reading.
e) Padatal Shaastra (Plantarology): Based on reading of lines & signs on the sole.
f) Shakun Shaastra (Omens): Predictions based on omens & portents.
g) Swapna Vidhya : Interpretation of dreams.
h) Kapal Vidya (Phrenology)
i) Aakriti Vidya (Physiognomy): Based on structure & moles on the body.
j) Kerala Jyotisha: Predictions based on querrist reply regarding name of flower
or colour or touching part of body.
k) Remedial Astrology: Various modes of propitiation of planets based on
planetary positions in nativity, transits, elections & for religious functions.
Dr. K.N. Rao’s views on Vedic astrology (published by sulekha.com May 30, 2005):
“Technically, Jyotish should not be called Vedic Astrology. For Yagnas and Karmakanda
the Vedas are the authentic source. For the householders it is the Smritis. But both the
Vedas and Smritis are in the Puranas. Just as the entire Creation has emerged from Him, so
too the entire literature of the world is an offshoot of the Puranas. There is no iota of doubt
about it. In the Vedas, there is no methodology provided to determine Tithi, Vaar,
Nakshatra, or planetary Sanchara (transits). Even the methodology for determining timing
of Parvas (festivals), or Eclipses is not mentioned in the Vedas. What is not in the Vedas is in
the Smritis. And whatever is not found in these two is to be known from the Puranas.
Through someone's fertile imagination it was decided to call Hindu astrology as Vedic
astrology. I too fell into this trap and I never verified or clarified this with a competent
Vedic scholar. But now I stand corrected. It is either Indian astrology or Hindu astrology.
Vedic astrology does not exist at all. Having said that, the term “Vedic” is a great marketing
tool especially in the new age movement. So whether it is true or not, I suspect Vedic
astrology will continue to be the preferred name for Indian Astrology especially in the
west.”

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Samvatsara is a Sanskrit term for "year". In Hindu tradition, there are 60 Samvatsaras, each of
which has a name. Once all 60 samvatsaras are over, the cycle starts over again. The sixty
Samvatsaras are divided into 3 groups of 20 Samvatsaras each. The first 20 from Prabhava to Vyaya
are attributed to Brahma. The next 20 from Sarvajit to Parabhava to Vishnu & the last 20 to Shiva
There are sixty Sanvatsaras in all, which are as under:
1) PRABHAVA: A person born in this Sanvatsara accumulates everything. He enjoys every worldly
pleasure, is gifted with children, intelligence etc.
2) VIBHAVA: A person born in this Sanvatsara enjoys every worldly pleasure, is beautiful or
handsome, an artist, the superior person in his family and clan, a learned man and humble.
3) SHUKLA: A person in this Sanvatsara is happy, simpleton, blessed with the pleasure of having a
nice wife and sons, rich, fortunate, a learned man and humble.
4) PRAMODA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is generous and charitable, endowed with beauty,
believer of truth, has tremendous qualities, has a helpful nature and efficient in all faculties and is
proud.
5) PRAJAPATI: A person born in this Sanvatsara is kind, a carrier of his family's traditions,
humble, and worshipper of deities and Brahmana.
6) ANGEERA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is endowed with beauty and happiness. Fortunate,
friendly, has many sons, conceals his thoughts and enjoys a long life.
7) SHREEMUKHA: Has knowledge of the sacred books and scriptures, intelligent,
powerful and famous.

8) BHAVA: The person is generous at heart, famous, has tremendous qualities, is charitable, jolly
and lovable.
9) YUVA: is tall, of serious nature, believes in charity, intelligent, contented and lives a long life.
10) DHATRI: is a possessor of many good qualities, respects his teachers, expert in arts and crafts,
has knowledge of the scriptures and is kind in nature.
11) ISHVARA: A person born in this Sanvatsara loses his temper quickly. But generally happy,
efficient and gentle.
12) BAHUDHAANYA: Is clever in business and Trade, receives favour from the powerful people,
has knowledge of scriptures, charitable and rich.
13) PRAMAATHEE: A person born in this Sanvatsara possesses royal signs, vehicles, has knowledge
of scriptures, a defeater of his enemies, is a politician.
14) VIKRAMA: is of violent nature and accomplisher of difficult tasks, is brave.
15) VRISHA: 'Blows his own trumpet', possesses deplorable traits, keeps company of bad and mean
people, is dirty and lazy.
16) CHITRABHANU: A person born in this Sanvatsara loves a variety of clothes and
fragrances,fulfills his desires and is kind.
17) SUBHANU: has curly hair, kind-hearted, blessed with beauty, defeats his enemies and is rich.
18) TAARAN: Cunning, brave but restless, has knowledge of arts, cruel. Does deplorable acts, enjoys
pleasures but is poor.
19) PAARTHIVA: Religious minded, has expertise in the scriptures and arts, runs after worldly
pleasures.
20) VYAHA: Aspires for happiness and comforts, an addict, a debtor, restless spends recklessly.
21) SARVAJEETA: gets respect from the powerful people, enthusiastic, pious, has a huge body and
is a defeator of his enemy.
22) SARVADHAARI: A person born in this Sanvatsara has many servants in his service, is always in
the pursuit of pleasures, possesses beauty, loves sweets, is patient and honourable.
23) VIRODHEE: A person in this Sanvatsara is a lecturer, lives in foreign countries far awayfrom
his family, quarrels with his friends.
24) VIKRITI: Poor, horrible physical appearance, lacks intelligence and cunning.

25) KHARA: A man born in this Sanvatsara is lustful, has a filthy body, has a rough nature
and talks unnecessarily. He is also shameless.
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wells etc., is charitable, pious and has a happy family.
27) VIJAYA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is brave, gentle, an orator, kind hearted,
charitable and a defeater of his enemies.
28) JAYA: A person born in this Sanvatsara gets respect and honour from the common
people, destroyer of his enemies, has expertise in the knowledge of scriptures and is
attracted to sensual pleasures.
29) MANMATHA: Lover of ornaments, sensualist, speaker of truth, loves songs and dance
and is in pursuit of worldly pleasures.
30) DURMUKHA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is cruel. Mean-minded, greedy and
with bad habits and practices.
31) HEMALAMBA: A person born in this Sanvatsara possesses great looks, vehicles, is
rich. He has a happy and contented family life, and an accumulator of things.
32) VILAMBA NAAM: A person born in this Sanvatsara is cunning, greedy, lazy
phlegmatic, weak and a believer in destiny.
33) VIKAARI: A person born in this Sanvatsara is full of prejudice but he is also a master
of arts, restless, cunning, very talkative and does not trust his friends.
34) SHAARVARI: A person born in this Sanvatsara is expert in buying and selling, is

repelled by those friends who are in pursuit of pleasures and is studious.
35) PLAVA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is lusty, conceals his thoughts and restless.
36) SHUBHAKRITA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is very fortunate, humble and
possesses knowledge. He enjoys a long life on account of his pure and pious activities and is
rich.
37) SHOBHAKRITA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is well advanced in every faculty,
possesses an auspicious quality, is kind, endowed with beauty and is efficient.
38) KRODHI: A person in this Sanvatsara is of cruel nature, loved by women, obstructs
other's work.
39) VISHVAVASU: A person born in this Sanvatsara is blessed with a beuatiful wife and
obedient sons. He is generous, patient, loves sweetmeats and possesses many qualities.
40) PARAABHAVA: If a person is born in this Sanvatsara, he is an accumulator of little to
moderate wealth, talks bitterly about others and is mannerless
41) PLAVANGA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is restless in nature, has a weak body, is
cunning and inclined to bad actions.
42) KEELAK SANVATSAR: A person born in this Sanvatsara is of mediocre appearance.
He talks sweetly and is kind. He also has well developed forehead.
43) SAUMYA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is learned, rich, pious, has reverence
towards the deities and is hospitable to guests, but possesses a weak body.
44) SAADHARANA: A person born in this Sanvatsara likes travelling, is efficient in
writing, discriminative and has excess of anger. But he is also pious and is free from sensual
pleasures.
45) VIRODHAKRITA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is short tempered and disobeys his
father.
46) PARIDHAVEE: A person born in this Sanvatsara is a learned man with a kind heart.
He has a command over the arts. He is intelligent and achieves success in Business.
47) PRAMADI: A person born in this Sanvatsara is wicked, proud, quarrels a lot, greedy,
poor, possesses little intelligence and performs mean deeds.
48) ANANDA: If a person is born in this Sanvatsara, he has more than one wife, clever,
efficient in his occupation, has obedient sons, has sense of indebtedness and is charitable.

49) RAKSHASA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is cruel, commits bad and destructive
deeds, quarrelsome, greedy, poor, has little intelligence and mean.
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business of aquatic things, clever in farming work and commerce, is a supporter and patron
of many people inspite of having meagre wealth.
51) PINGALA(Vimala): A person born in this Sanvatsara has yellowish eyes, commits mean
deeds, has unsteady wealth, charitable but talks bitterly.
52) KAALAYUKTA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is a useless teacher, is wickedly
intelligent, unfortunate and quarrelsome.
53) SIDDHARTHEE: A person born in this Sanvatsara is generous, jolly, a winner,
endowed with beauty, respectable, rich and capable.
54) RAUDRA: A person born in this Sanvatsara has a horrible appearance, an animal
rearer, criticizes others.
55) DURMATI: A person born in this Sanvatsara is of the belief that whatever he does is
right; others are wrong. Hence, he remains most of the time unhappy, lusty, engaged in
irreligious activities and unintelligent.
56) DUNDUBHI: A person born in this Sanvatsara gets honour and respect from
authorities, has all the comforts in life, owns house, vehicle etc., loves fine arts.
57) RUDHIRODGAARI: A person born in this Sanvatsara possesses red eyes, has a weak
body because of frequent suffering from jaundice, has excessive anger, has disfigured nails

and faces the danger of an attack by weapons.
58) RAKTAKSHI: A person born in this Sanvatsara has a natural tendency towards
virtuous actions and religious activities, lusty, is jealous of other’s success and suffers from
diseases.
59) KRODHANA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is an obstructer of other’s work, causes
confusion, etc.
60) KSHAYA: A person born in this Sanvatsara is a squanderer of accumulated wealth,
believes in serving others, has a strong heart and little inclination towards virtuous actions.

III

THE PANCHANG

Panchanga or Panchang is Hindu Almanac. The literal translation of Panchanga is "Five
Limbs". The five energies it represents are considered for selecting an appropriate and
auspicious time for ceremonies or certain actions. Panchanga is consulted in matters of
timing, i.e. calculating muhurta concerning marriage, education, travel and agriculture to
name a few. It is very interesting to note the importance given to Sun and Moon in
ascertaining a good time. While fixing a muhurta, we cannot possibly choose a time that is
perfect in all respects, we therefore should try to choose a time that would do more good
than bad.
The five limbs and a brief description is as follows:
•

•

•

Tithi (along with Paksha): A tithi means a lunar day. A lunar day is about 0.95 of a
normal day. When the Moon moves towards the Sun, it is called Krishna Paksha,

otherwise its Shukla Paksha. When the Sun and Moon are closer to each other, it is
Amavasya and when they are 180 degrees apart, it becomes Poornima.
Vaar (Day of the weeks): The days of the week along with the ruler planet in the
brackets are - Sunday (Sun), Monday (Moon), Tuesday (Mars), Wednesday
(Mercury), Thursday (Jupiter), Friday (Venus) and Saturday (Saturn).
Nakshatra (Constellation): Apart from the 12 signs, there are 27 constellations that
are like "mansions" or "houses". The planets visit these houses while on their

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journeys through the skies. Nakshatra is a generic term and all planets are in one
Nakshatra or the other at any given time. However, when someone says Janma
Nakshatra or daily Nakshatra, he/she specifically means Moon Nakshatra.
Yoga: Yoga means combination. In this context of Panchanga, it means a particular
combination of Moon and Sun. This combination is said to affect a person's health.
Karana: Karana means half a lunar day. There are 11 Karanas.

TITHI

Tithi is considered as the first phase or portion (Kala) of the 16 phases of the Moon. The 15

days, commencing from Amavasya (the last day of the dark half of a lunar month) to
Purnima (Full moon), are called the Tithis of the Shukla-Paksha (brighter phase) and the
days commencing from Purnima to Amavasya are called Krishna Paksha (darker phase).
In Indian Astrology, the calculation of the Tithis starts from Pratipada (The first day in
each half of the lunar month) of the Shukla-Paksha. They are:
Pratipada Dwitiya
Shashthi
Saptami
Ekadasi
Dwadashi

Tritiya
Ashtami
Trayodashi

Chaturthi
Navami
Chaturdashi

Panchami
Dashami
Purnima

Similarly, in the Krishna-Paksha, starting from Pratipada till Chaturdashi, all the dates are
same; the only difference being the fifteenth day which is Amavasya (Moonless night) The
lunar day is considered an important factor in influencing our minds. Historically, the
waxing or waning moon has been associated with the mind (consider the term lunacy), and
the full moon and lunar eclipses have been associated with mental problems and even an
increase in deformed births.

VAAR
LUNAR DAY
(TITHI) / Vedic Name
of Tithi
1
2
3
4

Pratiprada
Dwitiya
Tritiya
Chaturthi

WAXING MOON
(SHUKLA
PAKSHA)
FAVORABILITY
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Unfavorable

5
6
7
8

Panchami
Shashthi

Saptami
Ashtami

Unfavorable
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral, but

LUNAR DAY
(TITHI) / Vedic Name
of Tithi
1
2
3
4

Pratiprada
Dwitiya
Tritiya
Chaturthi

5
6
7
8

Panchami
Shashthi
Saptami
Ashtami

WANING MOON
(KRISHNA
PAKSHA)
FAVORABILITY
Favorable
Favorable
Favorable
Favorable, but
regarded as
unfavorable by
certain rules of
exception
Favorable
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral, but

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regarded as
unfavorable by
certain rules of
exception
Neutral

Neutral
Favorable
Favorable
Favorable, but
regarded as
unfavorable by
certain rules of
exception
Favorable
Favorable

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9
10
11
12
13

Navami
Dashami
Ekadashi
Dwadashi
Trayodashi

regarded as
unfavorable by
certain rules of
exception
Neutral

Neutral
Unfavorable
Unfavorable
Unfavorable

14
15

Chaturdashi
Amavasya

Unfavorable
Unfavorable

9
10
11
12
13

Navami
Dashami
Ekadashi
Dwadashi ***
Trayodashi

14
15

Chaturdashi

Purnima

***

Dwadashi (the 12th Thithi has been regarded by many as unfavorable; however
B.V.Raman indicates that experience shows the 12th Tithi to be quite auspicious,
particularly, if other factors are positive. The 4th, 8th,and 14th Tithis are regarded as
unfavorable by many authors, whether the moon is in a waxing or waning phase.

THE 27 DAINIK OR NITYA YOGAS AND THEIR INFLUENCES
Nithya Yoga = Longitude of Sun + Longitude of Moon / 13 degrees 20 minutes

1. VISHKAMBHA
The Yoga is Vishkambha (Supported) -- prevails over others, victorious over enemies,
obtains property, wealthy.
2. PRITI
The Yoga is Priti (Fondness) -- well-liked, attracted to the opposite sex, enjoys life
with contentment.
3. AYUSHMAN
The Yoga is Ayushman (Long-lived) -- good health and longevity, energetic.
4. SAUBHAGYA
The Yoga is Saubhagya (Good Fortune) -- enjoys a comfortable life full of
opportunities, happy.
5. SOBHANA
The Yoga is Shobhana (Splendor) -- lustrous body and demeanor sensualist, obsessed
with sex.
6. ATIGANDA
The Yoga is Atiganda (Danger or obstacles) -- difficult life due to numerous obstacles
and accidents; revengeful and angry.
7. SUKARMA

The Yoga is Sukarma (Virtuous) -- performs noble deeds, magnanimous and
charitable, wealthy.
8 DHRITI
The Yoga is Dhriti (Determination) -- enjoys the wealth, goods and spouses of others;
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9 SOOLA
The Yoga is Shula (Spear, Pain) -- confrontational and contrary, quarrelsome, angry.
10 GANDA
The Yoga is Ganda (Danger or obstacles) -- flawed morals or ethics, troublesome
personality.
11 VRIDDHA
The Yoga is Vriddhi (Growth) -- intelligent, opportunistic and discerning; life
constantly improves with age.
12 DHRUVA
The Yoga is Dhruva (Constant) -- steady character, able to concentrate and persist,
wealthy.
13 VYAGATHA
The Yoga is Vyaghata (Beating) -- cruel, intent on harming others.
14 HARSHANA
The Yoga is Harshana (Thrilling) -- intelligent, delights in merriment and humor.
15 VAJRA
The Yoga is Vajra (Diamond, Thunderbolt) -- well-off, lecherous, unpredictable,

forceful.
16 SIDDHI
The Yoga is Siddhi (Success) -- skillful and accomplished in several areas; protector
and supporter of others.
17 VYATAPATA
The Yoga is Vyatipata (Calamity) -- prone to sudden mishaps and reversals, fickle
and unreliable.
18 VARIYAN
The Yoga is Variyana (Comfort) -- loves ease and luxury, lazy, lascivious.
19 PARIGHA
The Yoga is Parigha (Obstruction) -- encounters many obstacles to progress in life;
irritable and meddlesome.
20 SIVA
The Yoga is Shiva (Auspicious) -- honored by superiors and government, placid,
learned and religious, wealthy.
21 SIDDHA
The Yoga is Siddha (Accomplished) -- accommodating personality, pleasant nature,
interest in ritual and spirituality.
22 SADHYA
The Yoga is Sadhya (Amenable) -- well behaved, accomplished manners and
etiquette.
23 SUBHA
The Yoga is Shubha (Auspicious) -- lustrous body and personality, but problems with
health; wealthy, irritable.
24 SUKLA
The Yoga is Shukla (Bright White) -- garrulous and flighty, impatient and impulsive;
unsteady and changeable mind.

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25 BRAHMA
The Yoga is Brahma (Priest, God) -- trustworthy and confidential, ambitious, good
discernment and judgment.
26 AINDRA
The Yoga is Indra (Chief) -- interest in education and knowledge; helpful, well-off.
27.VAIDHRITI: The Yoga is Vaidhriti (Poor Support) -- critical, scheming nature;
powerful and overwhelming mentally or physically
The yoga is derived from the "longitudes of the Sun and Moon in motion. The obtained
product, that is in minutes is divided by 800" to obtain yoga. One yoga is equal to 60 ghatis
(A ghati is equal to 24 minutes). The nature of the 27 yogas is as follows:
Yogas

Nature to do auspicious
work

Vishkumbha
Priti
Ayushman
Saubhagya
Shobhana
Atiganda

Sukarma
Dhriti
Shoola
Ganda
Vriddhi
Dhruva
Vyaghata
Harshana
Vajra
Siddhi
Vyatipata
Variyan
Parigha
Shiva
Siddha
Sadhya
Shubha
Shukla
Brahma
Indra
Vaidhriti

Bad
Good
Good
Good
Good
Bad
Good
Good

Bad
Bad
Good
Good
Bad
Good
Bad
Good
Bad
Good
Bad
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Bad

These fifteen days have been given five names.

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NANDA

1st day
6th day
11th day
Friday

BHADRA
2nd day
7th day
12th day
Wednesday

JAYA
3rd day
8th day
13th day
Tuesday

RIKTA
4th day
9th day
14th day
Saturday

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PURNA
5th day
10th day
15th-30th
Thursday

If the above mentioned days falls on the given Tithis it is considered as auspicious and the
work taken in hand in successfully accomplished. For example (if, 1st, 6th 11th falls on
Friday,
2nd,
7th,
12th
falls
on
Wednesday
etc.)
INAUSPICIOUS DAYS – The following days (Tithis) are considered to be inauspicious, and
there is a fear of hurdles, obstructing the accomplishment of the work. The names of these
auspicious days have been given as follows:
1. DAGDHA
2. VISHA
3. HUTASHAN
The dates are considered to be inauspicious if it falls on the following days
SUN. MON.
TUE. WED. THUR.
FRI. SAT.
DAGDHA
12th
11th
5th
3rd
6th
8th
9th
VISHA
4th

6th
7th
2nd
8th
9th
7th
HUTASHAN
12th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th 11th
If 12th day and 4th day of the months falls on Sunday and 11th & 6th falls on Monday and
5th & 7th falls on Tuesday respectively, they are considered as inauspicious.
NAKSHATRA (CONSTELLATION) – A group of stars is called Nakshatra. Just as the
units used for measuring the distance is miles or kilometers in the same way the space
(Akash Mandal) is measured in terms of Nakshatras (group of stars). The whole space has
been divided into 27 parts and each part has been given the name of Nakshatra. They are as
follows
1. ASHWINI
4. ROHINI
7. PUNARVASU
10. MAGHA
13. HASTA
16. VISHAKA
19. MOOLA
22. SHRAVANA
25. PURVABHADRAPADA

2. BHARNI
5. MRIGASHIRA
8 PUSHYA
11. PURVA PHALGUNI
14. CHITRA
17.ANURADHA
20. PURVASHADA
23. DDHANISTA
26.UTRABHADRAPADA

3. KRITIKA
6. AARDRA
9. ASHLESHA
12. UTRA PHALGUNI
15.SWATI
18. JAYESHTA
21. UTRASHADA
24. SHATABHISTA
27. REVATI

Ecliptic is tenanted by 27 constellations, each one of them spread over an arc of 13 degrees
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PANCHAKA NAKSHATRA: The following group of five Nakshatras are considered as
having five defects (Panchakadosha). They are Dhanistha, Shatabhisha, Purvabhadrapada,
Uttarabhadrapada
and
Revati.
MOOLA NAKSHATRA: A child taking birth in this Nakshatra, which consists of Jyestha,
Aashlesha, Revati, Mool, Magha and Ashwini Nakshatra are not considered as auspicious.
Therefore, for the pacification of this 'Moola Nakshatra', some specific rites are performed
27th days after the birth when the same Nakshatra returns. Out of these six Nakshatras,
which constitute Moola Nakshatra, Jyeshtha and Moola are called 'Gandant Moola' and
Aashlesha is called as 'Sarpa Moola'.
ADHOMUKHA NAKSHATRA: As the name of this Nakshatra implies, works like digging
a well, or lying a foundation is considered as auspicious. This particular Nakshatra is itself
constituted by Nakshatras. They are: Moola, Aashlesha, Vishakha, Kritika, Purvaphalguni,
Purvashadha,
Purvabhadrapada,
Bharani
and
Magha
DAGDHA NAKSHATRA: For commencement of any work, this Nakshatra is considered as
inauspicious. Therefore, commencing any work in this Nakshatra is prohibited if the days
on which, this Nakshatra falls are as underSunday – Bharani
Wednesday – Dhanishtha
Saturday - Revati

Monday – Chitra
Thursday – Uttaraphalguni

Tuesday - Uttarashadha
Friday - Jyeshtha

YOGA (COMBINATIONS)
There are 27 Yogas in all. They are as under
1) VISHAKUMBHA, 2) PREETI, 3) AAYUSHMAN, 4) SAUBHAGYA, 5) SHOBHANA, 6)
ATIGANDA, 7) SUKARMA, 8) DHRITI, 9) SHOOLA, 10) GAND, 11) VRIDDHI, 12) DHRUVA, 13)
VYAGHAATA, 14) HARSHANA, 15) VAJRA, 16) SIDDHI, 17) VYATIPAATA, 18) VARIYAANA,
19) PARIGHA, 20) SHIVA, 21) SIDDHA, 22) SADDHYA, 23) SHUBHA, 24) SHUKLA, 25)
BRAHMA, 26) INDRA, 27) VAIDHRITI.
KARANA Half of the part of a Tithi is called a Karana i.e. There are two Karanas in a Tithi. There
are 11 Karanas altogether. They are: 1) BALA, 2) BAALAVA, 3) KAULAVA, 4) TAITIL, 5) GARA,
6) VANIJA, 7) VISHTI, 8) SHAKUNI, 9) CHATUSHPADA, 10) NAAGA, 11) KINSTUGHNA The
first 7 of these Karanas are movable (Chara) i.e. it cannot be predetermined as to on which dates,
these are going to occur, but the last 4 Karanas are fixed (Sthira), and hence can be predetermined.
VISHTIKARANA is also called 'Bhadra' and commencing any work during this time is prohibited.
Bhadra is marked very clearly in every panchanga.
VAAR (DAYS)
There are 7 days i.e. Sunday (Ravivaar), Monday (Somavaar), Tuesday (Mangalvaar), Wednesday
(Budhvaar), Thursday (Brihaspativaar), Friday (Shukravaar) and Saturday (Shanivaar). The
counting of days begins from the sunrise of the first day to the sunrise of the second day. In astrology,
this system is known as 'AHORATRA', which means day and night taken together.

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ELEMENTS AND VOCATIONS
AIR
The element of Air is, of course, associated with the sense of smell.The element of Air is also
associated with music. sound is transmitted through airwaves with music. birds. Of flutes
and whistles. Of our own voices raised in song.Air is the element of that first creative urge
to create beautiful sounds... The realm of Air is the mind and mental activity It offers the
gift of clarityIt rules the process of sythesising ideas and concepts from many different
sources or disciplines into something that is cohesive and comprehensive. It rules the
communication of these ideas... writing and verbal expression. It rules teaching. And it rules
poetry.
Goals of air:Communications
Educations
Group Work
Intellectual Skills
Organisation Overcoming Addictions
Speaking
Teaching Tests and Examinations
Theorising Travel Writing...Prose, Poetry, or Music
FIRE
The greatest source of Fire we know is our Sun. By the miracle known as photosynthesis,
our cousins the plants are able to capture the energy of the Sun in a form that both they and
we can use for nourishment. The sugars made by plants using the light of the Sun form the
basis for all foodstuffs...and when we eat these sugars and starches, we break them down to
release the energy they have stored. Our brains, hearts, and bodies require it to function.
Sex and passion are definitely associated with Fire. Fire corresponds to Will, that force
within us that keeps us selecting goals and moving toward them. Fire is about facing fears
and overcoming them

Goals of Fire:Athletics
Banishing Illness Competitions and contests
Courage
Creativity Defense Loyalty Protection Sex Strength Success
WATER
The flow of our emotions. association of water...that of dreams, visions, and illusions The
heart, of course, is another association of Water
Goals of Water: Communicating with Ancestors Beauty
Childbearing and Rearing Family issues Friendships Healing Home..comfort and
beauty Letting go Love Meditation Partnerships Psychism Purification
EARTH
Represents body and solidness. It represents permanence, stability, and security. Earth is
the element that rules the healing of our bodies. It is the element of the plants...so the
healing herbs. it is the element of the crystals, used for healing on physical, emotional, and
spiritual levels.

Earth and the Gnomes(NETWORKING OF ELEMENTS) include crystal or stone
magic, herb magic, magic that plants seeds or buries things, and magic with sand or
salt. Any of these things can represent Earth on your altar...stones and crystals, pots
of earth, growing plants, salt, or cast-off gifts of creatures of earth...like antlers or
hooves.

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Goals of Earth: Abundance Agriculture
Archeology
Buildings and Houses
Construction and Fabrication Family Ferility Healing
Job and Career
Matters Money Nutrition
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PERMANENT & TEMPORARY RELATIONSHIP OF PLANETS
--------------------------------The planets have enemity and friendship, both permanent and temporary, among
themselves, due to their nature and location in the Natal chart.
PLANET
FRIEND
ENEMY
NEUTRA
SUN
Moon|Mars
Venus|Saturn
Mercury
Jupiter
MOON
Sun, Mercury
None
Mars|Jupiter|Venus|Saturn
MARS
Moon|Sun, Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn|Venus
MERCURY
Sun|Venus

Moon
Mars|Jupiter|Saturn
VENUS
Mercury|Saturn
Moon|Sun
Mars|Jupiter
JUPITER
Sun|Moon|Mars
Mercury|Venus
Saturn
SATURN
Mercury|Venus
Mars|Moon|Sun Jupiter
Temporary Relationships
Planets located in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th and 12th signs from another planet become
its temporary friend by location and the others are enemies.
A natural or permanent friend in a friendly position becomes the best friend. A permanent
friend in an inimical position becomes neutral. A permanent enemy in a friendly position
becomes neutral. A neutral planet in a friendly position becomes a friend and in an inimical
position becomes an enemy.
An enemy planet in inimical position becomes its bitter enemy. To make matters clear an
illustrative horoscope may be studied thus: Though Astrologers workout Shadvargas (six
fold division of Rasis) they rarely take them into consideration or predicting events. It may
be opined that the shadvargas are intended only for the purpose of locating the planets in
the Zodiac in order to visualize their mutual distances. As far as the Navamsa is concerned,
it may be said that the vaigottarna or the Navamsa sign coinciding with the concerned sign
is the most effective part of the particular sign. Beyond that, no other rational explanation
could be found for ascribing rulership of planets to shadvargas. However we dare not
question the wisdom of our ancient rishis, who have propounded the shadvargas. So we
have to implicitly follow their path.

VI

QUALITIES OF SIGNS

Each sign relates to one of the three major qualities, called in Western astrology
"Cardinal," "Fixed," and "Mutable." In Sanskrit they are called Chara, "active," Sthira,
firm or "immovable" and Dwiswabhava, dual or "both natured". These qualities relate to
the manner whereby the individual directs his or her energy in life and is often reflected in
the nature of the character. These qualities are much like positive (Cardinal), neutral

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(Fixed), and negative (Mutable) electrical charges. No quality is necessarily better or worse
than the others. However, each has its energetic pattern and its characteristic imbalances
that an individual dominated by it must master.
Cardinal Types
Cardinal signs show the positive, active, dynamic, initial, or guiding phase of their
respective element. Cardinal quality corresponds generally to the quality of Rajas: It is the
principle of movement, gives impulse, direction, and expression; but may cause
disturbance, agitation, and too forceful or too frequent action. Cardinal types (those
individuals who have planets predominately in Cardinal signs) are people of action. They
are positive, expressive, outgoing, and have a high sense of achievement and

accomplishment. They are willful, aggressive, impulsive, dynamic, and often become
successful as leaders. Most high achievers or executive types are of this quality. While they
can accomplish a great deal and often get what they want, they may be lacking in
sensitivity or unable to reflect upon them- selves or their goals properly. They may impose
themselves on others or harm others along the way, or at least may not be sensitive to the
feelings of others. They can overextend themselves or bum themselves out through excess
activity, movement and stimulation. As souls they may be beginning a new phase of
manifestation. Modern culture likes this type. They have self-confidence, seek advancement,
and direct their energy towards their goals in a powerful way. Many of our leaders, bosses
and entertainers are of this type. Cardinal types need to cultivate more sensitivity,
flexibility, patience, and introversion and develop more consistency and stability. They need
to make sure that what they are directing their energy towards reflects their deepest will
and aspiration so as not to get caught in action for its own sake. If they can do this, their
capacity for inner development in life can also be very high.
Fixed Types
Fixed signs show static, stable, neutral, formal, or enduring phase of their respective
element. Fixed quality corresponds generally to Tamas: It is the condition of form or
substance; gives continuity and consistency; but may cause inertia, resistance and
stagnation. Fixed types are firm, stable, and determined in who they are and what they do.
They like to continue, preserve, and uphold things. They are quite settled in themselves and
often unwilling to modify their opinions or to question themselves. Their characters are
firm, hard, and unyielding. They are consistent, have strong faith, and do not waver in their
beliefs. They can be like a rock, which is not moved by things. They can be obstinate,
fixated, and incapable of accepting or even acknowledging any other point of view than
their own. They may be conservative or traditional or at least may not see the possibility of
another way of doing things. They are often possessive and may accumulate much in life,
finding it difficult to let go. When highly evolved, they are souls who hold to the truth and
have great faith. When less evolved, they may be insensitive, attached, or resistant. They
change slowly, but what they alter will endure. They can be emotional, sentimental or have
a strong feeling nature. Sometimes they are thoughtful, but they go more deeply into the

ideas they already have rather than develop new ones. As souls, they are usually
maintaining a phase of manifestation. Fixed types need to develop more initiative and
attempt more new things, particularly new ways of looking at things. At the same time, they
need to be more sensitive, adaptable, and open. They must make certain that what they are
holding on to is the truth and not just some pattern of negativity, emotionality, or
selfishness.

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Mutable Types
Mutable signs show the negative, transitional, unstable, undirected, or malleable phase of their
respective element. Mutable quality corresponds generally to Sattva: It is the subtle, transformative,
or refined state of the element which may, however, cause instability, hypersensitivity and
disintegration. (It should be noted that some Vedic astrologers associate fixed quality with Sattva, as
it is stable, and mutable quality with Tamas as it is disintegrating; but mutable signs are the best for
developing the mind, which is of the quality of Sattva). Mutable types are flexible, adaptable, and
capable of many things. They often have many talents, interests, curiosities, and skills. They are
prone to be indecisive and may find it difficult to act. In addition, they may be inconsistent and
unable to stick to things. They are often mental types who like to think, calculate, worry, or reflect,
and they can become too introverted or overly preoccupied with themselves. They more commonly
suffer from mental or nervous disorders, immune system derangements, and allergies. They are often
agile on a physical level, particularly when young, but have poor endurance. They can be very
talkative or communicative, though they may not have anything specific to say. By their ability to

exchange things, they can become good businessmen, yet they may also get caught in their ideas and
calculations about things. They may be successful as performers, as they can modify the character
that they appear to be, but are apt to be unstable. When highly evolved, they are capable of great
sensitivity and broad comprehension. When less evolved, they can be erratic, unreliable, and
neurotic. As souls, they are usually completing a phase of manifestation. Mutable types need to have
more initiative, daring, and willingness to act. They need to set aside their thoughts and work
through their actions. They also need independence, firmness, consistency, and peace. Above all,
they need to direct their sensitivity in a more conscious direction so that they are not so easily
disturbed by things, so that they use their sensitivity consciously as a tool rather than have it react
against them unconsciously.

II
SIGNS
Aries
Taurus

Gemini

Cancer

Leo

IMPORTANT KEYWORDS DESCRIBING THE SIGNS
IMPORTANT KEYWORDS
Aries is energetic, innovative, original, pioneering, assertive, quicktempered, strong drive, leader, ambitious, extroverted, sometimes
aggressive, competitive, enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-assured.
Taurus is determined, efficient, stubborn, cautious, placid, persistent,
enduring, introverted, conservative, conventional, materialistic,
security conscious, stable, industrious, dependable, and one generally
having significant financial ability

Gemini is flexible, versatile, restless, a jack-of-all-trades, lively, alert,
quick-witted, literary, communicative, a good conversationalist,
changeable, sociable, logical, ingenious, agile, dexterous, intellectual,
and mentally ambitious
Cancer is introverted, reserved, emotional, sensitive, moody,
sympathetic, security-conscious, prudent, retentive, domestic, maternal,
protective, quiet, calm, imaginative, conscientious, and quite the
traditionalist.
Leo is ambitious, a lover of limelight, speculative, extroverted,
optimistic, honorable, dignified, confident, proud, exuberant, sunny,
flamboyant, charismatic, dramatic, competitive, a leader and an
organizer.

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Virgo
Libra
Scorpio

Sagittarius
Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

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Virgo is practical, responsible, sensible, logical, analytical, highly
discriminating, a careful planner, precise and punctual, dedicated,
perfectionist, critical, health conscious, and somewhat introverted.
Libra is idealistic, a peacemaker, diplomatic, refined, poised, gracious,
kind, courteous, fair-minded, sociable, charming, artistically creative,
affable, cooperative, extroverted, and usually somewhat indecisive.
Scorpio is intense, determined, powerful, strong-willed, forceful, bold,
courageous, enduring, competitive, resourceful, researcher, an
investigator, secretive, mysterious, penetrating, psychic, self-reliant,
and somewhat introverted or closed.
Sagittarius is idealistic, optimistic, freedom-loving, casual, friendly,
buoyant, gregarious, enthusiastic, philosophical, studious, farseeing,
direct, outspoken, honest, loyal, restless and loves travel.
Capricorn is ambitious (power, position, money), organizational, selfdisciplined, rigid, thrifty, prudent, security-conscious, conservative,
responsible, practical, persistent, political, business oriented,
methodical.
Aquarius is individualistic, unconventional, progressive, unique,
independent, humanitarian, altruistic, visionary, perceptive,
intellectual, logical, ingenious, inventive, unpredictable, detached,
friendly, and scientific
Pisces is receptive, supersensitive, impressionable, peace-loving,
serious, sympathetic, charitable, compassionate, artistic, creative,
dreamer, dedicated, imaginative, psychic, shy, introverted, spiritual,
and reclusive

VIII THE TRAITS, CHARACTERISTICS AND PROFESSIONS ETC. OF THE
TWELVE SIGNS OR RASHIS (AS ASCENDANTS) IN BRIEF

Rashi - the signs
The sidereal zodiac is also an imaginary belt of 360 degrees (like the tropical zodiac),
divided into 12 equal parts. Each twelfth part (of 30 degrees) is called a sign or rashi.
Number Sanskrit Name Western Name Element Quality
Tejas
Cara
1
Mesha
Aries
2
Vrishabha
Taurus
Prithivi Sthira
3
Mithuna
Gemini
Vayu
Dvisvabhava
4
Karka
Cancer
Jala
Cara
5
Simha
Leo
Tejas
Sthira
Prithivi Dvisvabhava
6

Kanya
Virgo
7
Tula
Libra
Vayu
Cara
8
Vrishchika
Scorpio
Jala
Sthira
9
Dhanus
Sagittarius
Tejas
Dvisvabhava
10
Makara
Capricorn
Prithivi Cara

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